The NFL Draft is an annual event happening in the month of April. This is where dreams become reality for over 200 college athletes who declare for the NFL Draft.
This is a mega event which goes on for three days. But the preparation for the NFL Draft begins way early for the NFL teams. The scouts go to the combine, the college games of the players to analyze and break down if the player fits their organization’s culture.
The fans are in attendance cheering and rooting for their teams. This is something they can boast about - being in attendance and watching different special guests take stage to announce the picks.
Every year, the NFL Draft happens in a different city. From 1965 to 2015, New York was hosting the NFL Draft. However after that, it was decided to keep the cities in rotation. The interested city can put the bid and the owners will vote to decide the location for the next draft.
This year, the NFL Draft is going to Detroit. The fans are eagerly waiting to see who will get picked because the talents in this NFL Draft class are deep and loaded.
Here is everything you need to know if you’re planning to attend the NFL Draft.
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2024 NFL Draft ticket prices: How to get in?
The entry for the 2024 NFL Draft is free for the fans.
But there is a catch. Only the “invited ticket holders” will be allowed to the location. All you need to do is to register for the NFL Draft Experience and you’re good to go. Fans of all ages can register and attend the NFL Draft.
This is excellent news for the fans since they can use the money on different things such as travel, food, entertainment, lodging when they visit the host city. This helps the fans to budget their expenses accordingly.
The NFL Draft is a wonderful event experience by being present in the location. Fans will have great seating.
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How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft: Date and Channel
The 2024 NFL Draft is taking place in Detroit, from April 25 through April 27. It is understandable that not all the fans will have the capacity and the privilege of going to the location and watching the draft.
For those viewers who wish to stay home and watch the NFL Draft, here are the channels in which you can watch the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL Network
ABC
ESPN
ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
Here are the timings for all the seven rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft from 25 April through 27 April.
Round 1: Thursday, 25 April, 8 p.m ET / 5 p.m. PT
Rounds 2-3: Friday, 26 April, 7 p.m ET / 4 p.m. PT
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, 27 April, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
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FAQs
A. The fans must register for the NFL Draft via the NFL OnePass app to get the tickets for the draft.
A. The entry for the NFL draft is free of cost. However the fans will have to register beforehand to enter the location.
A. The 2024 NFL Draft is taking place around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza, in the city of Detroit.
A. The NFL draft can be watched from the comfort of your home through TV channels like ABC, ESPN, NFL Network who provide excessive coverage of the draft.
A. The NFL draft can be streamed free when the fans sign up for the free trial of fuboTv or YouTube TV.
